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| Backlinks Zombie Master War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunny Singapore Island
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Hey guyz, I have been wanting to change to a new laptop and apply macbook pro is one of my choice due to the positive review I gotten from other internet marketer as well. And I just gotten keyword elite 2 but I realize that they don't support the mac OS. That's was really a big disappointment I have gotten. Any other recommendation? How about Toshiba M900 series? Best Regards, Winson |
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Check and see if Parallels will allow you to run KW Elite on your Mac. Parallels is a program that allows windows based products to run on a Mac. Robert |
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| Super-Net-Marketing-Hero War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA
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You can always run windows on your macbook.
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In the Utilities folder on your Mac is a program called Boot Camp. This will allow you to boot your computer into Windows. All you need is a single cd with Windows XP Release 2+ and you are good to go. When you turn on the computer, hold the Option key and it will ask you which OS you want to boot into. POC. John |
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I don't think I would choose not to buy a mac based on this. I would look at software alternatives like Market Samurai ((cough cough)) which is cross platform. In reality though it won't be the only Internet Marketing specific software that isn't compatible, so running windows via bootcamp or parallels or VMware is a most have option. Macbook pro is an amazing smart option |
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Might help to start asking (often) for cross-platform versions of marketing software. There are some people who already do that (ahem). It's not like it's rocket science, or something -- they just need to know you "care." Jay Jennings PS - Of course, even if it WAS rocket science, some people would still do cross-platform (ahem). |
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I think Brad mentioned a Mac version of KE2 on the way... Maybe he'll chime in about that. As has been mentioned already, you can use Bootcamp to boot into Windows natively on the MBPro (it IS an Intel machine, after all), or use Parallels or Fusion to run Windows "inside" the Mac OS. VMware Fusion: Run Windows on Mac, for Mac Desktop Virtualization Good luck, Brian |
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Great, thanks for all the feedback. One Quick Question, as an Internet Marketer, do you recommend getting a MACBOOK PRO as your tools ? |
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Winson: You can install VirtualBox (made by the same people as OpenOffice) for free and then install a copy of windows to use KE. I've used Parallels and it was slow compared to VirtualBox on my intel core duo Macbook Pro. The bottom line is that there are *many* ways for you to run KE on a Mac if you get one. |
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I realize I'm in the ridiculous minority here, but having a MacBook Pro and a PC, I've got to say that I love my PC a lot more. I used to have a Dell that was the love of my life until it got stolen. When I run VMWare (parallel Windows software on the Mac), it goes waaay slow. I'd probably get a PC and an older Mac so you could run things like Screenflow. (Maybe the reason I don't care that much about the Mac is because I outsource all my video stuff?) |
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| If it helps you do your job more effectively then YES, otherwise NO ;-) I love Mac's these days. I'm a devote convert but still have a couple of PC's for odds and ends. And I use Parallels to run Win XP on my Mac when I need to both at the same time. Works well for me.
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Ok, so to keep a MacBook Pro running fast when using Windows, what specs do you guys recommend for speed? - John |
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theres a way to run exe files on macs. i think its called crossover. not sure though.
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Yes, CrossOver will let you run exe files on Intel Macs. Just google 'crossover mac' for details.
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being a technical-dummy I'd like to make sure I get all of the specs right the first time. All advice is appreciated. - John | |
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If it's a new Mac, than anything with an Intel processor (which I believe is standard now) will be able to handle any windows app if run via BootCamp. I have a 2.4GHz Intel core duo Macbook Pro with 4GB ram and run windows xp pro via VirtualBox and have yet to use an app whereby I complained that it's running too slow. The nice thing about VirtualBox is that windows runs side-by-side with OS X. On my old macbook I ran windows via BootCamp which meant I would have to reboot my Mac and choose whether I wanted to use Windows or OS X at startup. (Perhaps this has been addressed with newer versions of OS X -- I don't know.) Each method has its pros and cons, but unless you'll be spending more time in the windows environment than OS X, you should be fine using virtualbox for the occasional windows app. |
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Winson, I have made the switch from a PC to a Mac to run my online business. I actually prefer the Mac and do run several software applications that require Windows. I run them through Virtual Box which is very simple to setup. I think it just depends on your preference I would let some IM tools stop your from getting your computer of choice. Hope that helps. Ryan |
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I have a 24" imac running OS10.5 leopard. I use VMWare Fusion to run windows XP at the same time as the mac OS. I run ALL my internet marketing software on the XP side, including xsitepro (1 and 2), KW elite, various programs by Jon Leger, and so forth. It's a great setup, you can drag and drop files direct from one OS to the other. I would recommend at least 4GB of RAM if you're doing this, but it would probably work with a bit less. I allocate 2GB to the Virtual XP and 2 to the Mac. When my VMWare software isn't running all 4GB automatically go to the mac. I won't go back to a strict PC system. Macs are so much more stable. Get the Mac, you'll love it! I think using boot camp is annoying, I don't want to keep rebooting into windows. VMWare has been flawless for me, and it nicely isolates the Windows OS so if by chance I get a nasty virus it won't touch my mac system one bit. I use time machine on the Mac side for all backups, and then manually backup my windows OS once a month to the same external drive. This way I have a backup to get instantly if necessary. Seriously guys, Mac is the way to go using this setup. Everyday I find something awesome about the Mac system. I've got MS Office, Ilife, Iworks, Photoshop and dreamweaver on the mac side, too. The only reason I still have the windows XP virtual setup on here is because of Quicken (die hard fan) and all the internet marketing software. You won't regret it. I'm in love! |
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Just make sure to get plenty of ram - at least 4 gig. As far as other specs you really don't have a lot of choices and the microscopic differences in processor speeds aren't going to make a huge difference. I'm personally waiting (impatiently) to upgrade my MacBook until the processor speeds take a leap or more than two cores become available. We've been stuck at around 2.2 gig dual core for about three years now. I don't know whatever happened to Moore's law of computing speed doubling every 18 months. Cheers, Steve | |
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Not wanting to fuel a PC vs Mac debate but - GET A Mac! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!! Seriously, I switched to Macs around 7 years ago, not sure if I was making a big mistake, and my life has been hassle free ever since. I look back at the days when I ran a PC, and spent time fixing issues, defragging, running virus scans, even completely re-installing a couple of times each year because the thing would just grind to a halt. Things just work on a Mac. If I want to uninstall an app on a Mac, I just drag the icon to the trash can. On Windows, more often than not, the bloody OS would ask me a dozen times if I was really sure I wanted to remove "hfgvoxj22.dll" because it might be in use by other programs! THAT is NOT user friendly. I'm typing this on a MacBook Pro 2.53 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 320GB h/d, and the thing absolutely zips along! I'm also running the new Parallels 5.0 beta, on which I have Ubuntu, Vista, XP and Windows 7.0 images installed for when I need them. I don't run KE2.0, but I do run Stats Junky and SENuke without any problems at all. Go for it! There really is no risk these days, ever since they sensibly switched to Intel. Oh - and of course, they are simply the BEST looking computer bar none. And why shouldn't a computer be aesthetically pleasing? We all use them for hours on end each day, so I may as well have something that looks good AND works superbly. The only downside... most people when they get a Mac do become somewhat evangelical about them. It's just that we want others to see the light... |
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Mate, get one with good RAM and good storage. That's enough. Also windows will work on Mac. I am also getting one soon - maybe for xmas. G'day, Akhil |
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I switched to a MAC almost a year ago and have a separate PC for other programs that aren't MAC compatible. I bought a $500 HP and it works for some software I need to run. I had Parallels on my MAC but it ran slow and it felt like I was "contaminating" my MAC! I would never return to PC's full-time. I think Windows is the biggest virus ever invented and a piece of &$%^#! This all really came to light for me after getting a MAC. Flawless operation. And yes, it does not treat you like a moron like Windows does. With that said I am completely mobile and work with only two laptops on wireless and aircards so maybe that was why Parallels seemed slow for me?
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